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Time Stopped In Our Little Town

In this as-told-to piece, student writer Stephen Bingham recalls spending the summer before his freshman year helping his community clean up alongside his teammates following devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky in 2022.
Op-ed
A pink laptop that says "job" on an orange background, with a megaphone saying "hiring" in yellow on one side, and an illustration of a CV in navy blue.

The fall of the ‘Summer Job’: teen employment crisis

This reported piece explores how teens struggled to find summer employment, and what that means for job searches moving forward.
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Photo credit: Appalshop Archive. This photo is from the cleaning process of the film archives at Appalshop after the flood.

When the Creeks Rose

In this essay, student writer Lynn Howard recalls the resilience of her community she witnessed during the summer of 2022, when devastating flooding impacted Eastern Kentucky.
Op-ed
A teal blue cartoon car driving on a grey road with a pink background. "KY House Bill 15" is on the car. "Inside the impact of Kentucky's lowered permit age" is inside a beam of yellow light shining out of the car's headlights.

Got My Driver’s License Last Week: Inside the impact of Kentucky’s lowered permit age

This reported piece covers the impact of Kentucky House Bill 15, from benefits of lowering the age for a driver's permit to potential safety concerns.
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TikTok, Volunteering, & Whether They're Ready to Vote: Students Speak Out on Civics in the Social Media Age

Interviews with Fayette County students highlight that students care about social and political issues, but want more opportunities to get involved.
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Students interview experts on the necessity of civic education

Inside an April youth-led public hearing on civic education at the Carnegie Center in Lexington.
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Photograph of The Hub Coffee House & Cafe in Danville, Kentucky.

Third Places: Unconventional Spaces for Civic Engagement

In an age where connection is only a tap away, a student explores the importance of third places as opportunities for community, real-life connection, and civic engagement.
Op-ed
A student looks puzzled sitting at a desk. In the background is an American flag and a chalkboard reading "Today's Lesson: Civic (or Not?)"

Opinion: Civic Education in Kentucky Schools Must Be Expanded

In this opinion piece, a student argues that civic education must be expanded to include real-world application for Kentucky students.
Op-ed
A magnifying glass hovering over a graphic of the State Capitol, with graphics of an American flag, scales of justice, "vote" sign, and a waving hand gathered around it.

New report reveals state of civic education in Kentucky

From interactions with digital media, to registering to vote, to life skills like paying taxes, a new report from the Kentucky Student Voice Team highlights why it is crucial that students receive adequate civic education.
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More Than Just Students: How High Schoolers Are Redefining Civic Engagement

In this piece, a student writer examines what civic engagement means to young people. Decisions being made today are shaping the world teens will inherit. Why shouldn’t they have a seat at the table now?
Op-ed
Press gathered outside a student press event, where one student is speaking at the podium and others are gathered around in support.

A Look Inside KSVT's May Hearing

On May 13th, 2025, members of KSVT took to the Kentucky Court of Appeals for a hearing focused on motions to dismiss a lawsuit, Kentucky Student Voice Team v. Commonwealth of Kentucky.
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An orange background with newspapers, speech bubbles, and a microphone in blue, pink, and yellow. The text reads: Campus to Community: High School Student Journalism in Kentucky, Part 1

The Case for Student Journalism

In this three-part series, Campus to Community: High School Journalism in Kentucky, Isabella Edghill examines the challenges facing student newspapers and the importance of student journalism to communities. Part one highlights the benefits of student journalism to schools, communities, democracy, and student journalists themselves.
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A navy blue graphic with newspapers, speech bubbles, and a microphone in blue, orange, and yellow. The text reads: Campus to Community: High School Journalism in Kentucky, Part 2

Classes on the Chopping Block, AI, and Newsprint as 'Retro': The State of Kentucky Student Journalism

In this three-part series, Campus to Community: High School Journalism in Kentucky, Isabella Edghill examines the challenges facing student newspapers and the importance of student journalism to communities. Part two explores how changing technology, access issues, and more impact student journalism.
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A yellow graphic with newspapers, speech bubbles, and a microphone in bright blue, orange, and pink. The text reads: Campus to Community: High School Journalism in Kentucky, Part 3

Advocacy Groups Fight for Student Journalism

In this three-part series, Campus to Community: High School Journalism in Kentucky, Isabella Edghill examines the challenges facing student newspapers and the importance of student journalism to communities. Part three explores how journalists and advocates continue to fight for student journalism.
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Artificially Intelligent: The Implications of AI in the Classroom

In this opinion piece, a student explores the use of AI in school.
Op-ed
Fayette county public schools board meeting

The Uncertainty of Federally Funded Public Education: Is Student Achievement at Risk in FCPS?

A student journalist reports on the Fayette County Board of Education and Budget and Finance Committee meeting.
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A blue background with the quote "This requires a movement of Kentuckians who are proud to stand up for their public schools" in yellow-gold letters.

Kentucky’s Call for Education Justice

A student writer takes The New Edu inside a rally for education equity.
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How Excessive Snow and NTI Days Are Affecting Kentucky Youth

Student members of The New Edu discuss the impact of snow days and NTI on their educations.
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Signs students made ahead of a rally against gun violence in 2018.

Ongoing Threats of Gun Violence Lead to Desensitization and Fear for Students

In this opinion piece featuring interviews with young people, a student writer illustrates how ongoing threats of gun violence impact students, their schools, and their communities.
Op-ed
A picture of Franklin County Court House against a bright blue sky with only a few clouds.

"For the Future": Student Perspectives on the KSVT Lawsuit

Following the announcement of Kentucky Student Voice Team's lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Kentucky, students share what motivated them to be part of taking legal action in an effort to ensure all Kentuckians are provided with an adequate, equitable education.
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